Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? When Warlick's contract extension was announced, Fulmer said there was "no one better suited" to lead the program than Warlick. "I obviously coached with Pat Summitt and (became) head coach, and just (remember) my passion for the program and passion for the game. Warlick, a Knoxville native and former Lady Vols All-Americaguard, is entrenched in the history of the program she departs. Two former players filed a Title IX complaint this spring alleging discrimination and unfair treatment, prompting an immediate investigation by East Tennessee State's office of compliance. Athletics director Phillip Fulmer, interim chancellor Wayne T. Davis and chief financial officer David Miller all signed the MOU on Wednesday. College Basketball (W) News / Field . in athletic administration in 1983, with her thesis titled Public Relations Guide to Promote the College Female Athlete. Her playing number 22 is retired and hangs in the rafters at Thompson-Boling Arena. Delores Delvin / File / The Tennessean, Western Carolina head coach Kellie Harper watches her team during practice at the women's NCAA college, Western Carolina head coach Kellie Harper watches her team during practice at the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 20, 2009, in Albuquerque, N.M. Western Carolina will face Vanderbilt in a first-round game on Saturday. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and LSU Tigers in in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Tennessee Head Coach Kellie Harper watches the action during a game between Tennessee and Colorado State at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State athletic director Scott Carter resigned Monday, while the Bucs announced they plan to fire women's basketball coach Simon Harris over Title IX complaints in his lone season. "There are a lot of things we had to deal with last year, but I'm not putting all that out there publicly. Other incentives available to Harper with payment only for the highest achievement include$150,000 if the Lady Vols win the NCAA Championship, $80,000 for making the Final Four, $60,000 for appearing in the Elite Eight, $40,000 for Sweet 16 and $20,000 for making the NCAA Tournament. UConn applied for a waiver to allow her to be eligible to play this season rather than sitting out a year. Rick Barnes spoke to his Tennessee basketball team at halftime against Arkansas on Tuesday. New Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper would owe the university $1 million if she leaves for another position. Harper signed the MOU on Sunday. Warlick: Auriemma's Lady Vols criticism 'not fair'. Updated: 5:54 PM EDT August 1, 2022. All rights reserved. Assistant coachDean Lockwoodwill oversee the program until Tennessee hires Warlick's replacement. Warlick was inducted into the Women's . MinneapolisWhat: Release of women's basketball program investigation and U actions When: 2 p.m. Monday, May 14 Where: East Committee Room, 6th floor, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. Tennessee cop Maegan Hall breaks her silence after being fired over sex scandal: 'I did say no'. Tennessee had an inexperienced roster. 2:05. [5], Warlick was named to the team representing the US at the 1979 William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan. A high school girls' basketball team in Vermont has withdrawn from an out-of-state tournament after they were scheduled to play against a team with a player who is transgender . And she'll need all of her grit to succeed in her new job. Coach Tyler Sapp was fired one week before the start of the 2021-22 season this year, despite five years of loyal service, including being honored as the District 5-A coach . MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A former Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technician told a Tennessee board Friday that officers "impeded patient care" by refusing to remove Tyre Nichols ' handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check his vital signs after he was brutally beaten by police. HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) High Point University has fired head men's basketball coach G.G. According to a report from David Ubben, Tennessee is firing Brian Niedermeyer and Shelton Felton with cause-related to impermissible recruiting violations. But to have that thrown at the program is hard for me to swallow.". There are no raises in place during the five-year deal. This one was 110,000 times different. The Lady Vols no longer looked like a top-10 team or even an NCAA Tournament team throughout most of January. Summitt died Tuesday morning at 64 after a long battle . (Photo: Eastern Kentucky Athletics) "Holly has dedicated most of her adult life to the University of Tennessee and the Lady Vols program. Tennessee's season ended Saturday with an 89-77 loss to UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Postseason invitational champion NOXVILLE, TN - JULY 14: Tyler Summitt, son of former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt, speaks during a ceremony to celebrate the life of his mother on July 14, 2016 at the Thompson . Warlick averaged 1.0 point per game. Harris was an assistant at Ohio State before being hired by ETSU. Warlick was an assistant coach at Virginia Tech and Nebraska between her stints playing and coaching for Summitt. Tennnesse's head coach, Kellie Harper, calls a play during the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State women's basketball game on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Thompson-Boling Arena. What Shea Ralph's departure means for UConn women's basketball The Huskies find themselves in need of a new assistant coach after Ralph's move to Vanderbilt. Warlicks contract runs through April 30, 2022. If . UConn defeated Tennessee 60-45. AP. Tennessee Head Coach Kellie Harper watches the action during a game between Tennessee and Colorado State. Summitt died in 2016. Share Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Jon Harper during the exhibition game with Carson . Aug 1, 2022. Sign up for the Vols Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. According to the NCAA Database in 2020, only 14% of Power 5 women's basketball head coaches were Black women, compared with 52% white women and 29% white men. The findings outlined in the report have caused me serious concern, as it paints a picture of unconscionable behavior by coach Harris that is in direct contradiction to the institutions mission and values, ETSU President Brian Noland said. Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper raises the net after her team defeated College of Charleston in, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper raises the net after her team defeated College of Charleston in triple overtime, 101-87, in the Southern Conference tournament women's championship NCAA college basketball game in Chattanooga, Tenn., Monday, March 9, 2009. JOHNSON CITY - Earlier today, East Tennessee State University notified Women's Basketball Head Coach Simon Harris of the university's intent to terminate Harris's employment effective at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022. Our court is named after her. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? Kellie Harper was hired as Tennessees womens basketball head coach on April 10, 2019. Santiago Vescovi played the bulk of point guard minutes Tuesday against Arkansas. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Although Warlick, 60, made the NCAA Tournament in each of her seasons and reached the Elite Eight three times, the Lady Vols are no longer the program that legendary coach Pat Summitt built to national prominence. The Lady Vols won 12 of their first 13 games, including a road victory over then-No. UT came into the game with a 33-0 record against Vandy in games played in Knoxville. He immediately grabbed toward his knee and was in visible pain as Thompson-Boling Arena fell silent. The sophomore drove baseline looking for a pass to make . "I don't feel like it's my place to do that," Auriemma said. But Auriemma and Summitt had a contentious relationship, one that got worse after a recruiting . Latest NCAA Women's College Basketball Scores and Schedules, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Tennessee hasnt reached a Final Four since 2008, when Summitt won the last of her eight championships. Harris was suspended Monday with pay until his firing becomes official Aug. 15. More AP womens college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Bryan Tatum. Updated 3:25 pm ET Mar 10, 2022 . UT announced her hiring on Tuesday, and she was formally introduced on Wednesday. Former Tennessee women's basketball coach Holly Warlick said UConn coach Geno Auriemma was "not fair" in his criticism of the Lady Vols program following the NCAA's decision to not grant a transfer waiver to junior guard Evina Westbrook. University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer passes a jersey to Kellie Harper during a press conference announcing her as new head coach of the Lady Vols, in the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio on University of Tennessee's campus Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For a list of head coaches for the women's team, see, List of Tennessee Volunteers head basketball coaches, List of Tennessee Lady Volunteers head basketball coaches, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Tennessee_Volunteers_head_basketball_coaches&oldid=1091877192, This page was last edited on 6 June 2022, at 22:36. Zeigler, who has played at an elite level for much of the past two months, went down with a non-contact injury at the 17:06 mark Tuesday. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State athletic director Scott Carter resigned Monday, while the Bucs announced they plan to fire womens basketball coach Simon Harris over Title IX complaints in his lone season. Harris has been ordered not to interact with any current or prospective players or anyone else in the athletic department. She was given the head coach position for the 20122013 season although Summitt admitted that Warlick had been "doing the bulk of it" since Summitt's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in August 2011. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports, Missouri State women's head basketball coach Kellie Harper talks with sophomore guard Elle Ruffridge in the. Tennessee's only loss during that stretchwas a 10-point defeat to Stanford in a matchup of top-10 teams. Van Buren County High School in Tennessee fired Tyler Sapp, its girl's basketball coach, saying that a woman should lead a girl's basketball team. By Jonathan M. Alexander. Zeigler, who has played at an elite level for much of the past two months, went down with a non-contact injury at the 17:06 mark Tuesday. After playing for Summitt, she was on her staff for 27 years, including seven as associate head coach. "Buyout Owed" figures are the amount a school would owe coach if it fired coach without cause on April 1 . 0:49. In the opener against South Korea, the USA team was upset; they then faced Italy and had a close call, winning 6664. . ^ Tennessee didn't field a team in the 194344 season. Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the exhibition game against Carson-Newman on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. In the final game, the USA faced Canada, who had not lost. His assist to Nkamhoua gave him 161 this season, matching the total that Kennedy Chandler amassed last season in 34 games. Assistant For Creative Content & Operations. (865) 974-1231. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Jon Harper during the exhibition game with Carson-Newman. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports, L to R, Chamique Holdsclaw, Mickey DeMoss, Kellie Jolly, Holly Warlick and Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, L to R, Chamique Holdsclaw, Mickey DeMoss, Kellie Jolly, Holly Warlick and Tennessee coach Pat Summitt watch the last seconds of the game as Tennessee lost to Duke in NCAA regionals in Greensboro NC. The Commodores entered the game with only one SEC victory. "We've had kids transfer in here lots of times and never applied for a waiver because we knew, 'Hey, the kid left for reasons that have nothing to do with the environment.' An interim coach will be named. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Noland said he has ordered an investigation into whether NCAA rules were violated. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta), University of Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer passes a jersey to Kellie Harper during a press. [8], Warlick was selected to be a member of the team representing the US at the 1980 Olympics, but the team did not go, due to the 1980 Olympic boycott. After a successful time at Pitt, Dixon returned to his alma mater, TCU, in 2016. . (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Tennessee Lady Vols' head coach Kellie Harper at the 2019 Orange and White football game at, Tennessee Lady Vols' head coach Kellie Harper at the 2019 Orange and White football game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper yells out directions to her team during the during the NCAA womens basketball game against Howard at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Zeigler is averaging 11.0 points and 5.5 assists in 29.6 minutes per game. Smith was in his first full season leading the High Point Panthers basketball team and went 14 . Harris will be suspended with pay effective immediately. She was also the first player in Tennessee sports history to have her jersey retired at the end of her playing career and was named to the 1980 US Olympic Basketball Team. I think it's a great game. That equated to a buyout of$704,786 for Warlick. Warlick lost her job four days later, but Westbrook still transferred. South Carolina's Boston headlines Wooden top 15, Fudd back for UConn after missing last 14 games, Irish move past Wolfpack as Miles still sidelined, Minnesota coach Whalen resigns at alma mater, White out as Pitt hoops coach after 42-99 mark, Sheldon gives Buckeyes lift vs. Michigan in return, LSU-Georgia game delayed by weather, leaky roof, All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. The NCAA denied it on Nov. 1, and then UConn's appeal also was turned down this week. The last Final Four appearance for Tennessee came in 2008 the eighth and final national championship under Summitt. Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. [4], Warlick joined Tennessee as assistant basketball coach in 1985. Harper will earn $750,000 annually. Photo: Google Maps. We needed to work them out, and it was a challenge. The University of North Florida last week agreed to a $1.25 million settlement with a former women's basketball coach who alleged the university discriminated against her and her players because of their gender. After firing Pruitt, Tennessee hired UCF coach Josh Heupel. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper smiles as she watches her team play during an exhibition basketball, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper smiles as she watches her team play during an exhibition basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia College held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt York), 22 Mar 1997: Kellie Jolly of the Tennessee Volunteers guards Jen Terry of the Colorado Buffaloes, 22 Mar 1997: Kellie Jolly of the Tennessee Volunteers guards Jen Terry of the Colorado Buffaloes during a playoff game at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. He was an assistant coach at North Carolina State between 2018 and 2020 and spent seven years at Dayton. Tennessee won 93-75 over Louisiana Tech to have a perfect 39-0 season. Pat Summitt, ne Patricia Head, (born June 14, 1952, Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.died June 27, 2016, Knoxville, Tennessee), American collegiate women's basketball coach at the University of Tennessee (1974-2012) who led the squad to eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships (1987, 1989, 1991, 1996-98, and 2007-08) and compiled more wins (1,098) than any . Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA womens basketball game against Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling. [3][4] Warlick then was an assistant coach at Nebraska from 1983 to 1985. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK, https://volswire.usatoday.com/gallery/tennessee-lady-vols-basketball-head-coach-former-player-kellie-harper-through-the-years/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA womens basketball game against Missouri at Thompson-Boling. He has five double-doubles this season, including a 13-point, 11-assist effort against South Carolina on Saturday. But there are so many more layers than what I think Geno knows. Four former members of the Tennessee football staff have been hit with NCAA penalties related to the case involving recruiting violations and . He was hurt. Staff Delores DelvinTennessee Kellie Jolly Delores Delvin, Tennessee's Kellie Jolly defends against a Duke player. Westbrook played two years at Tennessee. Carter had been at East Tennessee State since 2013 before being named athletic director in . Zeigler suffered a left knee injury in the opening minutes of Tennessee's 75-57 win against the Razorbacks on Tuesday. There are two sides to every story. ETSU did not say if Carter's departure was related to Harris' firing. Its irreplaceable, but I think, to answer your question, we were always going to be focused whether he was in or he was out. "It's not too fair to say something like, 'I wouldn't let my daughter go there.' If Evina or anyone from her camp wants to, that's different. The Lady Vols will play Kentucky in the SEC Tournament. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola), Missouri State head coach Kellie Harper during a NCAA Missouri Valley Conference women's basketball quarterfinal tournament. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Knoxville,, Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, February 23, 2023. With the a 41 record, the USA did not simply need to win, but needed to by more than 13 points to secure the gold. [7], The National team representing the USA had not won a World Championship since 1957. The Missouri Tigers (22-8, 10-7 SEC) are back at home one last time Saturday to host Mississippi (11-19, 3-14) in the regular-season finale at Mizzou Arena, a 2:30 p . The highest paid coach in women's basketball in 2021-22 was UConn's . Harris, who went 6-22 in his brief tenure as head coach, can appeal. The Missouri State Lady Bears against Ball State University at JQH Arena in Springfield on November 17, 2018. At Penn State, then-women's basketball head coach and women's basketball pioneer Rene Portland famously once said in 2000 lesbians would not be welcome on her team. The report details multiple ethical and policy violations and raises questions regarding potential failures to comply with NCAA rules.. The Bruins were 3-9 in Kelly's first year in 2018 and 4-8 the . . Kellie Harper speaks at a press conference at the CATCH98 film premiere at the University of, Kellie Harper speaks at a press conference at the CATCH98 film premiere at the University of Tennessee Student Union in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The buyout for firing Harper is similar to that of previous coach Holly Warlick, who was due one-third of the salary remaining on her deal when she was fired March 27. And Tennessee's No. A release from the ETSU De A Tennessee police officer fired over her sex sprees with a slew of fellow cops says she felt . Harris has been ordered not to interact with any current or prospective players or anyone else in the athletic department. He was, however, fired from Utah. It endured a six-game losing streak during January, matching the longest losing streak in program history. March 1, 2023 1:02 pm ET. Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK. There are three Black female head coaches in the 15-team ACC, zero in the Big 12, one of 14 in the Big Ten and two of 12 in the Pac-12. Just before announcing its intent to fire Harris, ETSU also announced Monday that its athletic director, Scott Carter, had resigned from his position effective immediately. Following a brief discussion among the referees, Schmidt's game-winning shot was made official. He had to be helped off the court after UT trainer Chad Newman and strength coach Garrett Medenwald evaluated him. ACC basketball news: Louisville fires Chris Mack. Carter had worked as ETSU's AD since October 2017. In 2003, Dawkins was fired as the head coach of New Mexico State after an investigation by the school found that she "threatened to kill one player, pulled another player's hair and pushed players . The former coach, Mary Tappmeyer, had led the women's . Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports. Division regular season champion The Lady Vols defeat Belmont and records sixth straight shutout. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get UT Vols news from the Knoxville News Sentinel on your mobile device. On March 9, 2014, Warlick coached the Lady Vols to their 17th SEC Tournament Championship by defeating Kentucky 7170. The Volunteers have had 21 coaches in their 109-season history. Get UT Vols news from the Knoxville News Sentinel on your mobile device, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. While on . Warlick was one of twelve players on the squad. "Its really unfortunate, and we need Z and were hoping that everything is OK with him and hes doing well, but whenever somebody is struggling, we have they back," Nkamhoua said. [1]. "He is such an unbelievable, wonderful person," Barnes said. But nobody is going to talk about the details of it, so it's probably best to let it go. One is graduate transfer Lou Brown, who suffered a season-ending knee injury before the season started. The Lady Vols recovered and bolstered their rsum beforelosing to Vanderbilt 76-69 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 28. "I think its energy. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper waves to the fans after cutting down the net following her, Western Carolina coach Kellie Harper waves to the fans after cutting down the net following her team's 97-95 double-overtime win over Georgia Southern in the championship game at the Southern Conference tournament Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Chattanooga, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey), 30 Mar 1997: Kellie Jolly of the Tennessee Volunteers prepares to throw the ball as Clariessena, 30 Mar 1997: Kellie Jolly of the Tennessee Volunteers prepares to throw the ball as Clariessena Changuana and Natalie Diaz (left) of the Old Dominion Monarchs tries to guard her during a playoff game at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. The sophomore drove baseline looking for a pass to make but tumbled to the court after stepping out of bounds. Kellie Harper holds a jersey during a press conference announcing her as new head coach of the Lady Vols, in the Ray and Lucy Hand Studio on University of Tennessee's campus Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Warlick was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001. ETSU said former AD Richard Sander will serve as the school's interim AD until it can find a permanent replacement. Tennessee women's basketball coach Kellie Harper during the NCAA womens basketball game against Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, February 23, 2020. The WBCA recognized this performance by selecting her for the Maggie Dixon Award, which is awarded to the coach with the best performance in their rookie year as a head coach. This one was different. Jan 23, 2020; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper talks with guard, Jan 23, 2020; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper talks with guard Rennia Davis (0) from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies in the second half at XL Center. He mentioned Mashack and Tyreke Key as options. Missouri State women's head basketball coach Kellie Harper talks with sophomore guard Elle Ruffridge in the first quarter against DePaul on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Casi Dailey. Ava Schmidt sends Eastlake to WIAA Class 4A girls basketball semifinals with overtime half-court heave. CATCH98 features Tamika Catchings and recounts the story of the 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols. I would like to thank Scott for his service and dedication to ETSU.. Lady Vols star Kamera Harris. She was front and center as this program developed into the model for women's intercollegiate excellence. Harper was hired at Tennessee four years after men's coach Rick Barnes and makes . Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper and assistant coach Jon Harper during the exhibition game with Carson-Newman on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Unlock the latest deal for Tennessee Vols fans here. The Georgia Bulldogs have really turned things around in year one under head coach Mike White. He went 30-31 in his tenure at the position. (AP Photo/The News Observer, Jason Arthurs, File), Mar 5, 2022; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper looks on from, Mar 5, 2022; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bridgestone Arena. "To say it's a bad program is not fair. The following is a list of Tennessee Volunteers head basketball coaches. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Zakai Zeigler has knee injury, Tennessee basketball waiting for update, Select an account to sign in or manage a saved account on this device, Zakai Zeigler leaves Tennessee basketball vs. Arkansas with left knee injury, Where Tennessee basketball appears in NCAA Tournament bracketology, Zakai Zeigler has knee injury, Tennessee basketball waiting for update. fired off a pass to Schmidt and Schmidt threw up a prayer from half-court. one-third of the salary remaining on her contract if she was fired . East Tennessee State University will fire its women's head basketball coach Simon Harris after one season, due to Title IX violations alleged by former members of the basketball team . Samantha Williams, the head coach in 2020-21 at Eastern Kentucky, is headed to Rocky Top to join Kellie Harper's staff at Tennessee. But there are so many factors that went into last year.". Carter had been at East Tennessee State since 2013 before being named athletic director in 2017. The Lady Vols won at least 27 games in each of Warlick's first three seasons before the program started to fall back to the pack. Mack, who took over the Louisville program in . Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper, right, watches her team play during an exhibition basketball game between, Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper, right, watches her team play during an exhibition basketball game between Tennessee and Georgia College held at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.